A Gorgeous Cathedral Windows Amish Blanket
In our view, the Cathedral Windows is more bedspread than quilt. There is no batting, rather, it is made of cotton fabrics folded and layered man times – so many layers and folds that it is much heavier than a quilt! After the folding and layering, somehow these fabrics are joined. You can see teeny tiny micro stitches throughout (of course, done by hand). What’s the most amazing? We have no idea how Cathedral Windows are made. All we knows is that the results are stunning. A sight to behold! (Item 2213
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 118″ – $1,450.00
Physical examples of double ring (or Double Wedding Ring) patterns in textiles can be found in museum collections dating as early as 1825. However, double interlocking circles, much like those seen in Double Wedding Ring quilt patterns, can be found on Roman cups dating back as to the 4th century 
A.D. This unique and difficult to execute pattern also carries names as varied as Rainbow, Endless Chain, King Tut and Friendship Knot.
one piece of fabric or many small pieces sewn together to create an arc. Quilters with a good eye for color typically place contrasting colors at the point where the arcs meet. A quilter’s piecing 
combined with her hand quilted details give the rings depth and movement.
As well as being among the most difficult and time consuming patterns to execute, applique quilt patterns are among the oldest. Applique quilt and blanket fragments have been found dating back as far as 1066 in England (the oldest surviving fragment is actually Egyptian and dates to 980 B.C.).
The word “applique” comes from the French and literally means “applied” or “fastened to”. Different cultures have used this technique for everything from family crests to depicting familiar flowers, animals and other items seen in daily life.
In the case of Amish applique quilts, once decided upon, the design is freehand cut and then hand sewn, piece-by-piece, to a quilt face. The quilter then hand quilts around each element to give it height and texture. A beautiful example of a quilt pattern with a rich history (and favored by quilters) is the Rose of Sharon Lily of the Valley quilt. Our photos illustrate how the edges of every element, no matter how tiny, are turned under, then appliqued onto the quilt face with even hand stitches.
he Old Order Amish are the largest group of Amish in America, and, in the world. There is no organization that holds these people together. Rather, they are linked by their faith and traditions.
with enjoyment. They don’t have telephones, but 
if you leave a message the neighbor next door, they will return your call.
